English

uncover

ʌnˈkʌvɚ, ʌnˈkʌv.ɚ, ʌnˈkʌvə(ɹ), ʌnˈkʌvər
Meaning: to reveal or discover something hidden; to remove a cover
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ʌnˈkʌv.ɚ, ʌnˈkʌvə(ɹ), ʌnˈkʌvər

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base uncover
3rd person singular present uncovers
Present participle uncoverring
Past uncoverred
Will future will uncover
Going-to future going to uncover
Imperative negative don't uncover / do not uncover

Example sentences

The investigation uncovered evidence of a large-scale illegal trade.
The investigation uncovered evidence of a large-scale illegal trade.
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the local government.
The police uncovered a conspiracy to overthrow the local government.
They uncovered a nefarious scheme to manipulate the stock market.
They uncovered a nefarious scheme to manipulate the stock market.

Usage Notes

Used when something secret or hidden is found out through investigation or by physically removing a covering.

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